Art & Design

3D printing is transforming the world of lighting design. Once seen as experimental, it is now a practical tool for creating complex shapes, reducing waste and enabling sustainable, on-demand production. From organic, nature-inspired forms to lamps made from recycled or…

In automotive parts, medical implants, running shoes, and hiking backpacks, we’re seeing more and more 3D-printed components featuring lattice or honeycomb patterns. You might think these lattice structures are the latest innovation in 3D printing and design for additive manufacturing…

Large-format 3D printing has become one of the most versatile tools in contemporary design thanks to its many advantages. It provides creative freedom, supports a wide range of materials, and offers endless aesthetic possibilities. Ukma is reimagining the relationship between…

In the city of Warman, Saskatchewan, located in Western Canada, one maker is using 3D printing technology to help create practical solutions that improve accessibility and independence for people with disabilities. After experiencing a life-altering car accident in 2020, Nicolas…

This Halloween, take your costume to the next level with a unique, 3D-printed mask. Whether you’re going for spooky, stylish, or something in between, 3D printing gives you the freedom to create a look that’s entirely your own. Our collection…

The United Arab Emirates recently announced an exciting partnership that embraces cutting-edge 3D printing technology to help protect the country’s fragile marine ecosystem. The UAE is home to the largest coral reef in the region, called the Ras Ghanadah protected…

As additive manufacturing continues to push the boundaries of design and production, one area where its potential truly shines is in furniture making. Combining form, function, and sustainability, 3D printed furniture is opening new doors for designers to experiment with…

Oman has launched an ambitious project to build its first mosque using 3D printing technology, marking a milestone for sustainable architecture in the country. The “Al Khair” Mosque will be constructed in Salalah’s Dahariz Waterfront area by Innotech Oman in…

Students from The Nature School in Port Macquarie have created a 3D-printed prosthetic hand for their classmate, Lois Agnello. Using an open-source design from Australian charity Free 3D Hands, the students spent months learning how to use a 3D printer…

3D printing is already finding numerous applications in traditionally craft-based and artistic fields. At the intersection of design, technology, and innovation, it is playing an increasingly important role in creative disciplines, including, of course, higher education of those disciplines. The…

Crest Robotics, in partnership with Earthbuilt Technology, has unveiled a six-legged robot named Charlotte that could transform both housing on Earth and future construction in space. The spider-like machine is essentially a mobile 3D printer, designed to build a full…

A team of researchers in China have carried out a new experiment to test how well a 3D printed concrete house can withstand earthquakes. The trial took place at the Institute of Engineering Mechanics of the China Earthquake Administration in…